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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,995.20, 46,913.96 and 18,889.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,995.20, 46,913.96 and 18,889.24 is: 26,067.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,995.20 : 46,913.96 = 18,889.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,995.20/46,913.96 = 18,889.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,995.20x = 46,913.96 × 18,889.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,995.20x = 886,169,049.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,169,049.79/33,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,067.48

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